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Pramono's long road to untangling Jakarta's traffic gridlock

The Indonesian capital of Jakarta is known for its jaw-dropping density and notoriously frustrating traffic. Millions ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

2PointZero Group Completes Majority Acquisition in Italy-Based ISEM Packaging Group for AED 704 Million

-2PointZero Group PJSC (ADX: 2PointZero), a next-generation investment powerhouse focused on energy and consumer ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 6:59 pm

India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations

Carney has opted for energetic, pragmatic action including repairing ties with India in the face of U.S. instability.

The Diplomat 6 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

Counterterrorism Expert Ajmal Sohail on Pakistans ISI Targeting the Chinese in Afghanistan

By undermining Chinese projects [in Afghanistan], the ISI seeks to remind Beijing that Pakistan remains a critical gatekeeper for regional connectivity, especially through CPEC.

The Diplomat 6 Mar 2026 6:48 pm

Emirates resumesBali-Dubai flights after Dubai airport reopens

Emirates has resumed international flights between Bali and Dubai after operations gradually restarted at Dubai ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 5:46 pm

UN refugee agency declares major humanitarian emergency in West Asia

Israel has issued large-scale evacuation orders for southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut amid hostilities with the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 5:08 pm

RI Govt accelerates relocation as evacuee numbers decline in Sumatra

Indonesias post-disaster task force reported a sharp drop in the number of evacuees in Aceh and North Sumatra ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking hostage bank employees who were carrying $82 million

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said the employees of Oschadbank had been transporting cash from Austria back to Ukraine via Hungary when they were detained. He said their whereabouts were currently unknown

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 4:02 pm

Indonesia boosts MSMEswith market access initiatives

The Indonesian government said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remain a key economic buffer for families ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 4:02 pm

Indonesia assures public MR vaccine safe amid measles cases

Indonesias Health Ministry on Friday assured the public that the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine used in the ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 3:54 pm

Papua launches Healthy Program to strengthen primary health services

Deputy Governor of Papua Aryoko Rumaropen launched the Healthy Program in three regions of Papua, namely ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 3:52 pm

Bali grants 302 emergency stay permits due to Middle East conflict

Around 302 foreign nationals have been granted Emergency Stay Permits (ITKT) by Bali Immigration due to rising tensions ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 3:42 pm

Indonesia restricts under-16 access to high-risk digital platforms

Indonesia will restrict access to high-risk digital platforms for children under 16 under a new regulation issued on ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 3:41 pm

Securing Indonesias energy supply amid US-Iran conflict

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, triggered by coordinated strikes launched by the US and Israel on Iran, has ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 3:30 pm

Indonesia seeks safe passage for Pertaminatankers in Hormuz

Indonesias foreign ministry said it is maintaining dialogue with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of two ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 3:13 pm

Bali police confirm DNA matches Ukrainian kidnapping victim

The Bali Regional Police reported that DNA tests on human remains discovered at Ketewel Beach in Gianyar District ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 2:08 pm

PM Orban says Hungary will stop transit shipments crucial for Ukraine

Prime Minister Orban accused Kyiv of blackmail and said Hungary would use all means at its disposal until oil flows resume

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:39 pm

Singapore announces new committee to strengthen Indian community identity

The INEI committee will be chaired by Senior Minister of State for Transport and Law Murali Pillai, as well as Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash, both of whom are of Indian origin

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:37 pm

South Korea, U.S. militaries discuss moving Patriot missiles to Iran war, Seoul says

Cho Hyun was responding to questions at a Parliamentary hearing following media reports on March 6 that units of the U.S. mobile missile interceptor system had been moved to the Osan Air Base in South Korea from other locations in the country

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:35 pm

Iranian Minister at Raisina Dialogue slams U.S. attack on 'unarmed' vessel returning from India

Saeed Khatibzadeh, blasting the U.S. for killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said cherry-picking of international law cannot be acceptable.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:14 pm

SpiceJet to operate 14 special flights from UAE on March 6

The carrier will operate 9 flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, 4 services to Delhi and 1 from Dubai to Pune, according to a statement

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 1:13 pm

Indonesia holds 324-day rice supply as monthly output at 5.7M tonnes

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman ensured that Indonesia had secured rice stocks for the next 324 days, or ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 1:10 pm

Capcoms Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 5 Million Units!

-Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales ofResident Evil Requiem, released on February ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 12:52 pm

Indonesia needs 150,000 more engineers for the digital sector: Govt

Indonesia is in need of an additional 150,000 engineers over the next six years to support the development of the ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 12:46 pm

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a stop gap measure.

BBC 6 Mar 2026 12:41 pm

BGN fires free meals kitchen head over child abuse case in Lampung

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) dismissed the head of an SPPG, or kitchen serving under the Free ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 12:21 pm

Baznas distributes over 50 thousand iftar meals to people in need

The National Alms Agency (Baznas) has distributed 55,150 ready-to-eat meal packages for iftar or fast-breaking meals ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:59 am

China kicks off annual wo sessions, spotlight on new five-year plan

China on Wednesday began its annual two sessions, an event that carries extra weight this year as it is set ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:36 am

China's top political advisory body starts annual session

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Indonesia, UK push downstream-ready health research collaboration

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology encouraged Indonesia and the United Kingdom to collaborate in ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 11:32 am

Australian troops on board U.S. submarine that sank Iranian ship: PM Anthony Albanese

The personnel were on the submarine as part of training arrangements under AUKUS, a multi-decade defence pact with Britain and the United States, Mr. Albanese said

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 11:13 am

U.S. judge to meet parties on Trump-tariff refunds in closed-door 'settlement conference'

Government lawyers have said the process for refunding President Donald Trumps signature tariffs was unprecedented in scope and would require manual review of tens of millions of tariff payments.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 11:06 am

Indonesia calls WTO fisheries subsidy ban unfair to developing nations

Indonesia views the standardized ban on fisheries subsidies under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:32 am

Indonesian clerics back Prabowo policy on Gulf tensions

Indonesian Islamic clerics on Thursday backed President Prabowo Subiantos policies, including his stance on ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:30 am

Prabowo seeks clerics' backing on Indonesia's Gulf crisis stance

President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday sought support from Indonesian Islamic clerics over ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:27 am

Prabowo gains Middle East support to mediate US-Iran conflict

President Prabowo Subianto received backing from several Middle Eastern and other Islamic countries for ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 10:26 am

Minister urges waste reform in Bali to safeguard Indonesia's tourism

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized the importance of Bali reforming its waste management system to ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 9:30 am

Bangladesh faces steep rise in LNG prices after Qatar supply halt

One shipment from Gunvor will cost $28.28 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) and is expected to arrive on March 1516, while another from Vitol, priced at $23.08 per mmBtu, is due on for March 18-19, a senior Petrobangla official said.

The Hindu 6 Mar 2026 9:06 am

Unicharm Group Discloses Global Initiatives in Conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8

-Unicharm Corporation (TOKYO: 8113) is accelerating its business operations to bridge the global gender gap while ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 8:53 am

Prabowo, Pakistan PM plan Tehran visit to curb Middle East tensions

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have had a phone call discussing ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 8:25 am

Xsolla Strengthens Presence in Emerging Markets With Vietnam Acquisition and Becomes the First Licensed Merchant of Record Solution in the Country

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 8:20 am

Prabowo vows Indonesia will quit BoP if Palestine goal ignored

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his readiness to withdraw Indonesia from the Board of Peace (BoP), initiated by ...

Antara News 6 Mar 2026 7:24 am

Bali tourism stable despite global geopolitical tensions: govt

Indonesias tourism ministry says Balis tourism sector has remained stable in recent weeks, despite global ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Conflicts cant be resolved solely by military action, says PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine

Finland President Alexander Stubb says international politics was unpredictable, where might is right and violence have once again become a foreign policy tool of choice

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 10:14 pm

Indonesia sets age limits on digital platforms to protect children

Indonesia has introduced new rules restricting childrens access to highrisk digital platforms, aiming to curb ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 10:08 pm

Xsolla SDK Now Available for Game Developers Globally

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that has helped developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 9:19 pm

Indonesia pushes waste sorting to cut landfill pollution

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called on all stakeholders to strengthen waste sorting efforts to prevent ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

Indonesia targets 6 million motorcycles for EV conversion each year

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the Indonesian government is preparing measures to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Indonesia issues new rules to boost school safety, mental health

Indonesias education minister has unveiled new rules to foster safe, supportive schools and strengthen ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:17 pm

Iran-Israel war: CBSE cancels Class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in West Asia

For Class 12, the exam scheduled on March 7 has been postponed and the situation will be reviewed for future exams

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 8:07 pm

Indonesia distributes $50 million disaster aid to flood victims

The Ministry of Social Affairs has begun distributing several types of adaptive disaster social assistance funds ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 8:02 pm

Why Is Afghanistan Developing a Drone Industry?

Air and air-defense capabilities remain Afghanistans most vulnerable security component.

The Diplomat 5 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Explained | Irans political system

Unlike the President, the Supreme Leader doesnt have any fixed term. Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has had only two Supreme Leaders Khomeini (who died in 1989) and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by a joint American-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 7:00 pm

Indonesia drafts presidential order to protect Sumatran elephants

Indonesia is preparing a presidential instruction to safeguard the endangered Sumatran elephant, as shrinking and ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 6:46 pm

Nepal polls: a defining moment that asks many questions

No party is expected to win a majority on its own; while Balendra Shah is the frontrunner, he may need support from the older political elite who too are eyeing a comeback after the Gen Z protests

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 5:08 pm

Government: Free Nutritious Meals program doesn't cut education budget

The government has emphasized that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program does not reduce the education budget, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 5:05 pm

Health minister urges immunization amid measles outbreaks

Indonesias Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has called for urgent measles immunization as outbreaks spread ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:44 pm

Prabowo urges universities to back cleanenergy push

President Prabowo Subianto has asked Indonesian universities to support the acceleration of solar power development and ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:41 pm

Indonesia launches cross-sector push on child mental health

Indonesia has launched a cross-sector initiative to address rising mental health problems among children, with nine ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:34 pm

Indonesia won't raise subsidized fuel prices despite global oil surge

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the government will not raise the price of ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 4:04 pm

Indonesia eyes export gains amid supply disruptions

Indonesia can capitalize on export opportunities arising from disruptions in global supply chains as geopolitical ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 3:59 pm

Minuteman III: doomsday missile of U.S. amid escalating war tensions with Iran

The Minuteman III is an intercontinental ballistic missile and forms one of the three pillars of the United States nuclear triad.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 3:57 pm

Indonesia to reconnect Sumatran elephant corridors in Riau

Indonesias Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will reconnect fragmented corridors for ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:49 pm

RI Govt says Fitch outlook cut reflects global war risks

Indonesia's outlook downgrade by Fitch Ratings reflects mounting global economic pressures stemming from escalating ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:43 pm

Search resumes as Merapi volcanic mudflows recede in Central Java

Search operations resumed on Thursday after flash floods mixed with volcanic debris from Mount Merapi receded in ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:21 pm

RI Govt boosts health services for Eid travel surge

Indonesia is strengthening health services at major transport hubs ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr travel season, with ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:15 pm

The Hindu e-book on Iran offers a look at threats facing the Islamic Republic

This e-book explores a nation grappling with the gradual decay of its original revolutionary ideals, its Resistance Economy that is designed to survive but not thrive, and the future of the Axis of Resistance.

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Sri Lanka says second Iranian ship awaits entry

Sri Lanka on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) said it had recovered over 80 bodies of Iranian sailors killed after a U.S. submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate - IRIS Dena - off Galle, the island's southern coastal town

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Indonesia says migrant workers in Middle Eastsafe amid tensions

Indonesias minister for the protection of migrant workers said on Thursday that the condition of Indonesian ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 2:09 pm

India andIran: Tied in tandem

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 2:05 pm

Bali allowed to reopen incinerators for woodwaste

Indonesias environment minister has reauthorized the use of incinerators in Bali under strict conditions, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:46 pm

Indonesia deploys 841 ships for 2026 Eid sea travel

Indonesias Transportation Ministry will deploy 841 ships with capacity for about 3.2 million passengers ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:38 pm

Indonesia unveils multi-business forestry plan in Vienna Summit

Indonesia introduced its multi-business forestry strategy at a global forestry summit in Vienna, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

RI Govt warns traders to keep meet, egg prices below cap

Indonesias agriculture minister warned traders to keep prices of beef, chicken and eggs below government caps, ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

Indonesia seeks release of two Pertamina vessels in Hormuz Strait

The Indonesian government is currently negotiating the release of two tankers belonging to PT Pertamina International ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:22 pm

Indonesia, UAE discuss Middle East tensions in phone call

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a phone call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:18 pm

Indonesia starts US crude imports amid Middle East tensions

Indonesia has begun gradually importing crude oil from the United States as part of efforts to diversify supplies away ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:13 pm

An atomic tug of war

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 1:11 pm

Cambridge drives a new era of digital maturity for the age of AI

As digital literacy moves to the forefront of education reforms worldwide, the International Education group at ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Never Miss a Message: Agoda's Customer Support Now Travels With You

Digital travel platformAgoda has introduced a continuous, cross-device customer support experience, allowing ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

Bali Immigration helps police track suspects in kidnapping case

The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali is assisting police in monitoring the movements of foreign nationals ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

The Next Global AI Trend Has a Face: Kindred Labs Partners With IPX (LINE FRIENDS, BT21) to Turn Characters Into Everyday AI

-Kindred Labs today announced a strategic partnership with IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS), the globally ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

U.S. will bitterly regret attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister

The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lankas southern coast

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Indonesia to boost oil storage amid Middle East conflict

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, confirmed that foreign investors have agreed to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:57 am

Sugiono, Saudi FM discuss Middle East de-escalation

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday to ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:36 am

How the US-Iran War Has Upended Pakistans Diplomacy

Saudi Arabia, wary of further escalation, is unlikely to press Pakistan to deploy troops or join the conflict at this stage.

The Diplomat 5 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Indonesian Immigration arrests 13 Japanese nationals in scam raid

The Bogor Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office arrested 13 Japanese citizens suspected of scamming during a foreigner ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:28 am

More than 100 C-suite Retail Leaders to Speak at NRF 2026 APAC

The National Retail Federation and global event organizer Comexposium today unveiled thefull conference ...

Antara News 5 Mar 2026 11:27 am

Big Tech group tells Pentagon's Hegseth they are 'concerned' about Anthropic supply-chain risk designation

The letter is the first significant support Anthropic has received from the tech industry, a group of companies that includes its investors, suppliers and customers

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:10 am

AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs

To develop and use AI, the main players in the sector use data centres, whose chips and servers consume a lot of electricity

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 11:03 am